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USDA determines individual not responsibly connected to Florida violator
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Jeff Pfaff was not responsibly connected to Farm Fresh Packers LLC...
Dietitian study shows fear-based messaging hurts produce consumption
According to a new survey from the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), there is almost unanimous agreement among registered...
German retailer Edeka to carry citrus with Apeel technology
Hamburg, 27 January 2020: The Edeka Group is now further extending its commitment to fighting food waste and, in addition...
The debate about shareholder value
The issue of shareholder value has been at the forefront of recent public policy discussion surrounding sustainability. The Mexican Ministry...
LGMA: Multiple Efforts Underway to Prevent Future Leafy Greens Outbreaks
January 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As public health agencies last week called an end to the latest E. coli...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 24, 2020
Greg and Pamela pay tribute to the lasting legacy of Frieda Caplan, and talk about what happened with Lucky’s Market,...
The drive toward sustainability
When some people hear the word sustainability, their minds conjure up images of aging hippies puttering around organic French intensive...
On the Road: Zehrs, Kingsville, ON
KINGSVILLE, ON—There’s a reason I was looking for a Loblaws BB #:138169. I wanted to see how the company’s no...
Cece’s Veggie Co. adds squash “fries”
PRESS RELEASE: Fry-nally a healthy veggie fry for snacking- Introducing: Cece’s Veggie Co. Organic Delicata Squash Fries. Everyone loves a comeback...
Kroger reveals five 2020 fresh food trends, starts podcast
CINCINNATI, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Kroger, BB #:100073 America’s favorite grocer, announced today its top food trend predictions for...
DMA Solutions releases Food Trends and Insights For 2020
DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DMA Solutions, a full-service marketing agency exclusively serving the fresh produce industry, announces the...
2020 Insights: Supply chain challenges
“The produce industry gets more complicated every day and customers want and should expect all of us in the supply...
Tropicals gain influence in Miami
Tropical fruits and vegetables—both imported and locally grown—continue to gain steam with U.S. consumers in South Florida and the rest...
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Florida Produce Company
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Epic Fresh Produce LLC satisfied a reparation order in the amount of...
Mission Produce, Inc. establishes South African operations in partnership with ZZ2
PRESS RELEASE: Mission Produce, Inc., BB #:118126 the world’s most advanced avocado network, announced today it is establishing operations in...
2020 Insights: Food Safety
Two years ago, in 2018, there were several high-profile recalls and 2019 had its share, including salmonella, listeria, and cyclospora...
Miami relishes trend-setter status
Year after year, fresh produce imports into South Florida continue to climb. These including “hot” or increasingly popular commodities like...
PBH to honor Have A Plant promoters
January 21, 2019 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 is grateful for industry professionals, influencers and...
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